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TedX Observer Simulcast 2012
Please note: this event took place in March 2012
TEDxObserver is taking place on Sat 10 March at Sadler's Wells, London. As with last year the day-long event will feature inspirational talks, performances and films. The speakers will come from a range of disciplines - anthropologists, actors, neuroscientists, choreographers, environmentalists and beyond. Watershed is 'simulcasting' the whole day event in Cinema 3.
This year one of the themes of the day, which is designed to challenge, engage and inspire, will be to explore 'youth and creativity' after a year that saw student protests and riots in Britain, the Arab uprising and, in Latin America, a youthful protest movement that shook the country to its core. This years 'Festival of Ideas' will include speakers from Britain, Mali, Spain, America, Colombia, Lebanon, South Africa and Chile, delivering talks ranging from 6 to 18 minutes.
We will be showcasing people who have turned dreams into actions - where inspiration meets action. Our speakers will deliver talks on an eclectic range of issues from the neurological difference between optimists and pessimist to how dance can improve our memory. This will be an opportunity to hear from people who are thinking and acting their way through new challenges - environmental, cultural, psychological, political.
Among the speakers will be: Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins, Plan B and Pauline Pierce. See who's speaking. Local speakers at Watershed include: Julian Baggini, Dale Vince from Ecotricity and Paul Stephenson.
There is a £10.00 charge for this simulcast event, which includes lunch on the day, and tickets are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment via The Observer website
United Visual Artists
World-renowned, multi-platform digital practitioners United Visual Artists have exhibited their work internationally and provided live visuals for the likes of Jay Z, U2 and the Chemical Brothers. Watch this talk with two of its members online!
Try our Spring menu
Our Spring menu includes tasty seasonal dishes such as Stuffed Portabella Mushroom, Chickpea and Spinach Burger and fruity Lamb Tagine. We’ve also got delicious wines and hoppy local ales to taste.

